City squad hunts highwaymen after bold auto thefts
Detectives and foot patrols combed suburbs before daylight in a four hour search for three bandits who stole a car and robbed six residents of 367 dollars early yesterday. Police linked the gang to a jailbreak escapee L W Reynolds, suspected of coordinating the series with two companions from Cincinnati.
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L. W. Reynolds
Newport
Reynolds
Cincinnati
Eivi Dence
James Hagans
Meier Avenue
Mr. Hagans
Edward Mentrup
Columbus
Elgleside Avenue
Taft Road
William S. Hunt
Maxwell Avenue
Eugene Weatherly
Chicago Police Round Up Largest Crime Sweep in Years
Nearly a thousand people were arrested in Chicago as Chief Charles Fitzmorris launches a major crackdown. Detectives and patrols raided saloons poolrooms and disorderly flats with 1 000 plain clothes and 1 500 uniformed officers. Gambling dens in high society areas reportedly involved more than 1 000 000 in wagers.
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Chicago
Charles Fitzmorris
Fitzmorris
Hughes
Storm Warnings Issued for All Great Lakes
Weather Bureau ordered storm warnings on all Great Lakes as a storm central over Northwestern Illinois moves east-northeast with increasing intensity. Fresh shifting winds will become strong northwest and likely reach gale force with rain.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Polite Old Man Breezes Bye Bye Bye for 900
James Cattilo of 216 Sycamore Street said he lost his year's savings of 900 dollars after a polite old man bumped him on a street car at Fourth and Main. Cattilo reported the incident at detective headquarters claiming the money vanished from his hip pocket.
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Cattilo
James Cattilo
Sycamore Street
Fourth and Main Streets
Drunk man mixed up hotel location on Vine Street
A hatless, impeccably dressed man staggers into a Vine street hotel claiming he belongs there but cannot tell which side of the street he is on. A bellboy guides him and declares the hotel is across the street, yet the drunk insists he is unable to locate either side while admitting his inebriation.
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Vine Street
Singer-Composer Caryl Florio Dies in Poverty at Sanitarium
Asheville based musician William John Robjohn, known internationally as Caryl Florio, died in poverty at a Morgantown sanitarium. Born in Tavistock Devonshire November 2 1843 he became first organist at All Souls Church Asheville in 1891 and led Vanderbilt music affairs. He was NY Trinity Church’s first boy soloist and helped stage grand opera tied to Gertrude Corbett. He authored hymns and produced operas in major theaters.
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N. C
William John Robjohn
Caryl Florio
Morgantown
N.C
Tavistock
Devonshire
England
All Souls Episcopal Church
Biltmore
George W. Vanderbilt
Robjohn
Trinity Church
New York City
Prince of Wales
King Edward VII
Gertrude Corbett
Academy of Music
New York
Toledo Drug Bust Seizes $100000 in Narcotics Trafficking
In Toledo Ohio on November 21 federal agents seized drugs valued at about $100000 said to be smuggled from Canada. Four men including Mike Fisher head of the operation Dr Phillip Magnus Johnson Melvin Lester and J H Davis were arrested. Authorities found opium morphine in a safe Johnson's office and hidden drugs in Lester's home behind phonographs and furniture.
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Canada
Washington
Mike Fisher
Phillip Magnus Johnson
Melvin Lester
Toledo
J. H. Davis
New York
Johnson
Lester
Two Women and Seven Children Die in Gasoline Tank Blast
QUEBEC Nov 21 Two women and seven children burned to death in Padoue when a gasoline tank exploded. The fire spread to their home and the cause of the blast is not known.
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Quebec
Padoue
France Oct coal imports rise with US shipments
Paris reports October coal imports at 1 670 000 tons an increase of 500 000 from September. The United States supplied 614 000 tons in October up from 307 000 in September, with Great Britain sending 803 000 tons and Germany 253 000 tons.
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Paris
France
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Fire scare at Palace Theater quickly quelled by actor
A dropped fire extinguisher caused a sizzling sound and a woman’s scream of Fire at the Palace Theater last night. An actor rushed to center stage to show the audience the alarm was false, calming the crowd as the performance continued.
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Palace Theater
Milwaukee detective returns suspect in auto theft case
George W. Ammerman reports his automobile stolen. Benjamin Manster, 38, of 508 West Ninth Street, was returned from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last night by Detective Albert Guethlein.
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George W. Ammerman
Vine Street
Benjamin Manster
West Ninth Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Albert Guethlein
Autoists Pinne d Beneath Wreck in Fatal Car Crash
Ernest Minton age 28 of Carthage died from a fractured skull after his touring car wrecked on Carthage pike near Colton road. Otha Brockman 28 and Robert Dodsley 26 were cut and bruised. witnesses say speed and a street car track caused the rollover. Police rushed the injured to General Hospital where Minton’s condition remained critical. Local witnesses noted a liquor odor in the wreckage.
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Ernest
Minton
West Sixty-eighth Street
Carthage
Otha Brockman
Carthage Pike
Robert Dodsley
Colton Road
General Hospital
Pike
Car Plunges, Man Drowns on Scioto River Crossing
Clarence Mumford of Clarksburg 25 was drowned when his car crossed the Scioto Valley Traction trestle at Chillicothe and overturned into the Scioto River. Companion Ralph Stevens was slightly injured and rescued after clinging to the bridge crossties. Body recovered about an hour later. tracking current cut delayed traffic between Chillicothe and Columbus.
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Chillicothe
Clarence Mumford
Clarksburg
Scioto River
Scioto Valley
Ralph Stevens
Mumford
Traction Company
Columbus
Despondent wife takes poison after husband leaves
Mrs. Emma Ackman 21 of 910 Plum Street, a clerk, locked in her room last night and drank acid. Found semi conscious with facial burns, she was rushed to General Hospital in serious condition. Neighbors heard moans and police were notified after forcing entry. She said her husband abandoned her and she did not want to live without him. She had earlier taken poison with no effect. They had been living together until three months ago.
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Plum Street
General Hospital
Ackman
Woman Dies Waiting for Car at Vine and Rochelle Corner
Miss Elizabeth Paine 63 of 136 West McMillan Street died of a heart stroke while waiting for a car at Vine and Rochelle. Sister Theresa Hinsch called for aid. Dr. Robert W. Kasting was summoned but Paine died. Coroner A C Bauer ruled heart disease. Body to Siefke Sons undertaking.
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Rochelle Streets
Elizabeth Paine
West McMillan Street
Theresa Hinsch
Robert W. Kasting
Vine Street
Three Madisonville boys reported missing on way home
Three boys from the Madisonville Branch of the Children's Home Ninth street disappeared yesterday morning while walking from church to the home. Superintendent Martin V. Crouse notified police last night. Charles Court 12 Steve Gray 10 and Charles Anderson 9 are believed to have gone to relatives in Cincinnati. They wore black caps and dark suits.
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Madisonville
Ninth Street
Martin V. Crouse
Charles Court
Steve Gray
Charles Anderson
Cincinnati
Barefooted plutocrats common in the Crimea
A Swiss woman's letter from Berne reports barefooted millionaires prevalent in Crimea. Peasants profit from productive land and wheat runs about 1000 rubles a pound. Costs show shoes at 50000 rubles and a suit at 200000 rubles. Farm laborers earn 10000 rubles daily.
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The
Crimea
Berne
West End Reels Under Free Beer Stampede Tale
A West End cafe owner palms off near beer as federal agents near, prompting residents to swarm with buckets and jugs to haul free beer from the cellar. The crowd drains fifty kegs before the proprietor resumes waiting for lawmen.
Comptroller General Office Proposed to Oversee Federal Budget
Washington Nov 21 The Treasury considers creating a Comptroller General of the United States to supervise the nation's annual balance sheet. Comptroller Warwick argues for a centralized general accounting office with a staff of department heads to implement a budget system and coordinate executive administration with legislative appropriations.
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Congress
United States
Treasury
Houston
Warwick
The
Wilson
Executive
Vital Farm Problems to Be Discussed by Bureau
Washington November 21 Repeal of the excess profits and sales taxes enactment of legislation to make bank credits more readily available to farmers transportation problems collective bargaining a protective tariff on certain agricultural products and extension of further credit to European nations are among the subjects to be discussed at the annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation at Indianapolis on December 6 7 and 8 Headquarters announced today that speakers would include Secretary of Agriculture Meredith Hoover Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board Sir Auckland Geddes the British Ambassador William Redfield former Secretary of Commerce and Governors Goodrich of Indiana and Harding of Iowa
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Indianapolis
Bureau
Meredith
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Auckland Geddes
William Redfield
Goodrich
Indiana
Iowa
Newport youth dies after accidental hunting rifle discharge
Frank Golg 12, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Golg of 334 Thornton avenue Newport, was shot in the abdomen when John Golg 13, his brother, discharged a rifle while sparrow hunting near Andrews steel plant on Licking pike Campbell County. He died five hours later at Speers Hospital Dayton. The weapon went off as John tried to toss an egg into the air. John and companion Michael Stein 13 reported the accident and sought help at a nearby saloon before urgent medical care was rendered.
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Joseph Golg
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Newport
Speers Hospital
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Licking Pike
Campbell County
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Michael Stein
John Popp
Andrews
Frank
Assassin animates Chinatown feud fear after hip sing member slain
In New York City Chinatown Lee Young also known as Leong Yung is shot dead in a poolroom run by Korean brothers provoking fear of a Tong feud. Police detain Chinese patrons as mood stays volatile and officials probe alleged Tong secrets and peace agreements.
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Chinatown
Lee Young
Hip Sing Tong
Young
Leong Yung
Large concerns control flour mills report notes concentration
Washington November 21 The Federal Trade Commission reports a trend toward concentration in the wheat flour milling industry with ten large companies now producing more than half the flour consumed in the United States The move is linked to industrial growth and demand for standardized brands from population centers, leading to the decline of smaller mills.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Irish Riot Chaos Fells Forty Four At Dublin Football Match
In Dublin a riot erupted during a football game leaving 44 dead as banners burned and mobs surged through the crowd. Spectators were attacked as chaos spread, prompting emergency responses and a national shock.
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Dublin
France to keep troops in Syria and Cilicia for now
Paris reports that Foreign Minister Leygues and War Minister Le Fevre told the Finance and Foreign Affairs commissions that France will not withdraw troops from Syria or Cilicia. They argued withdrawal would signal weakness and pledged continued occupation despite costs, citing Greece's elections as a new context for policy.
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le Fevvre
Gouraud
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Near East
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M. Briand
General Castelnau
Army Commission
Greece
Pies Rembloya George
Treasury Opposes Extending Tax Payment Deadlines Plan
Treasury officials rejected proposals to postpone the December 15 income and excess profits tax payment and to extend net loss provisions to 1920. They warned delaying payments would render tax receipts uncertain, forcing costly treasury financing and harming government finances.
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Treasury
Washington
Europe
Arnstein Trial Hangs On Judge Health In Bond Heist Case
The Arnstein conspiracy trial over the five million dollar New York bond thefts may begin in the District of Columbia Supreme Court this week, depending on the health of Justice Gould who has been away from the bench. Indicted with Arnstein are several alleged intermediaries including three Washington men to be tried alongside him.
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Associated Press
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Finland
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Russia
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Tal Plang
International Court of Justice
Harding
Washington
Jules W
Nicky
Arnstein
New York
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Gould
Justice John Crutchfield Dies at 76 in Richmond
John Jeter Crutchfield known as Justice John led the Richmond Police Court for 32 years. His wit and famous court attracted visitors and inspired many stories. He died at age 76 in Richmond Virginia.
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John’ OF
Richmond
John Jeter Crutchfield
John
Labor not to allow cut in pay says Tobin
Boston November 21 organized labor will press for higher wages and shorter hours and will not tolerate pay cuts, AFL Treasurer Daniel Tobin told the Boston Central Labor Union. He urged locals to back demands and warned of a tough year ahead, calling for readiness and unity.
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Tobin
A. F
Boston
Daniel Tobin
American Federation of Labor
Boston Central Labor Union
Mr. Tobin
Labor
Italian steamer Emmanuele Accame floated off Virginia coast
The Italian steamer Emmanuele Accame, aground on Metampkin's bar off the Virginia coast, was floated early today and proceeded to Hampton Roads under its own steam. The vessel, bound from Genoa in ballast, is reported in good condition.
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Lewes
Del
Emmanuele Accame
Metampkin’s Bar
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Genoa
Tragic Croke Park attack as Black and Tans fire on crowd
At Croke Park Dublin a crowd of 15 000 watched Tipperary play Dublin when armed Black and Tans invaded the stadium and opened fire. Thirty killed and many wounded as shootings spread to streets and houses. Official reports list multiple officers and civilians among the dead.
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Tipperary
Croke Park
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